204 J. Sharp Letter was read from this player & Mr. Cuff was instructed to reply that we cannot cancel his engagement & will consider his application for benefit later on. Chetwood A letter was read from Accrington Stanley F. C. re this player. It was resolved to reply that he is on our list for £50 but that we are open to receive an offer. Young This player to be asked whether he has sent a letter of resignation to the Players Union. Young's letter to be sent to Mr. Wall & ask if it is sufficient. Jones Oldham Athletic asked our transfer fee for this player, but we are not prepared to treat for his transfer. Gourlay Letter was read from Mr. Macfarlane re this player. Mr. Kirkwood reported that he went {add} to Glasgow & engaged Gourley, terms £4 per week, bonus £10 & £350 to his old Club. A further £50 to be paid to the Club if we re-engage the player for Season 1910-11, or transfer him at an enhanced figure during 1910/11. Secondary School Letter read from Birkenhead Institute Shield re Shield plate. Resolved we pay a/c for same £1-1/-. Finance Messrs Clayton & Wilson reported that they saw the Bank Manager re overdraft & arranged for same up to £6,000-Terms ½ % above Bank rate minimum 3½ % Confirmed. Mr. Leitch A Cheque was drawn for £110 for wages. D. Kirkwood